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Three Makes Baby PodcastDonor Conception Awareness Day: How to Join the MovementInternational Donor Conception Awareness Day (IDCAD) is coming up on April 27, 2025, and in this episode, I’m sharing how you can get involved in this growing global movement. Whether you're a parent, a donor-conceived person, a professional, or simply an ally, there’s a meaningful way for you to participate. IDCAD is about lifting the shame and secrecy around donor conception and centering the voices of those with lived experience. This year, partners from the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and beyond are joining in to raise awareness and advocate for more ethical, transparent practices in dono...2025-04-1104 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastEggonomics, Egg Donation Research with Dr. Diane ToberIn this special episode, fertility counselor Jana Rupnow invites Dr. Diane Tober, a medical anthropologist and associate professor at the University of Alabama, to discuss the intricate dynamics of egg donation. Dr. Tober delves into her research on egg donors and the global market for human eggs, providing insights into the experiences and challenges faced by donors. Dr. Tober shares compelling stories from her book "Eggonomics," including her eye-opening experience in a Spanish clinic observing an egg retrieval procedure, which shed light on the vulnerability and lack of recognition experienced by donors. Listeners will learn...2024-11-261h 16

Three Makes Baby PodcastAn Egg Donor's Medical Scare Prompts Her to Look for Recipient ParentsIn this heartfelt episode, I speak with Angela, an egg donor who shares her medical scare that could impact the lives of the children born from her donations. As an egg donor beginning in 2010, with children herself, she share her challenges with anonymity and the feelings she has had since donating, including the responsibility she feels to inform the children born from her donations of a potentially heritable condition. Angela advocates for better transparency and communication within the egg donation field. This episode is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of our actions and the...2024-08-1443 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastDr. Jill Maron on Donor Conception and Genetic TestingHost Jana Rupnow engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jill Maron, Chief of Pediatrics at Women's and Infant Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Brown University. Dr. Maron shares her unique perspective as both a neonatologist and a donor-conceived individual, offering a deeply personal account of discovering her genetic origins at the age of 46. Dr. Maron discusses the ethical implications of DNA testing for donor-conceived children, the unregulated donor system in the United States, and the psychological burden that can accompany genetic revelations. She also highlights the importance of protecting children's autonomy and ensuring responsible practices...2024-07-0955 min

Donor Egg Support Conversations62. Navigating the Donor Egg Pathway: Essential ConsiderationsSend us a textWelcome to the Donor Egg Mama podcast! In today's episode, we continue our "Back to Basics" series, providing an in-depth overview of key considerations on the donor egg pathway. As your guide, I've supported many women through this journey, from initial overwhelm to the joy of holding their babies. We'll cover essential emotional, medical, and social aspects to help you navigate this path with confidence and support.What You Will Learn:Psychological Considerations: The role of psychological evaluations in the donor egg process and how to use these a...2024-06-2514 min

The Egg Whisperer ShowHow to Parent Your Donor Conceived Child with guest Jana RupnowGet the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/three-makes-baby-how-to-parent-your-donor-conceived-child On the journey to growing a family, more and more people are choosing donor eggs or sperm as an option. As a community, it's time to further the conversation about how to embrace donor conception as an option because the fact is: every woman will run out of eggs at some point in her life, and it doesn't change the fact that she may still want to grow her family. I'm delighted to have author, and therapist, Jana Rupnow on the podcast this week to talk about...2024-05-0620 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastLindsay B on same donor siblings, DNA testing your child and more (Part 2)Lindsay, a donor-conceived individual. continues to share her perspective on International Donor Conception Awareness Day, 2024. Learn one person's perspective on controversial issues like donor anonymity, DNA testing, health information, and emotional ramifications. She shares how genetics significantly influence our sense of self and how comprehending biological lineage can be not only revealing but also liberating. importance of early and open conversations with donor-conceived children, fostering understanding, and acceptance. This episode highlights the integral role of a donor in a recipient's identity formation and underscores the shared responsibility of parents to acknowledge and celebrate their child's...2024-04-2759 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastLindsay B. Returns with New Narrative (Part1)It's the 4th annual International Donor Conception Awareness Day and in line with the theme, "Valuing the Voices of Donor Conceived People" I welcome Lindsay again, a donor-conceived individual, to share her profound story of self-discovery and conception. Lindsay talks about her journey and the transformation in her perspective over time. Lindsay’s story serves as a prominent example of the shifting dynamics in the discourse around donor parents and donor-conceived individuals and it defines the essence of our conversation. Follow Lindsay's narrative as she ventures through years of uncertainty, exploration and affirmation, grappling with complex emotions and a dee...2024-04-2711 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastKnown Sperm Donation Program is Finally AvailableThe future of donor conception is here! This episode features my special guest Danielle of The Seed Scout. She shares her and her wife's path to parenthood, including the challenges they faced with sperm banks. Danielle and her wife's path to parenthood took them through the maze of sperm banks, encountering impersonal processes that left them feeling disconnected. Fueled by this experience, they opted for a known donor, taking control of their process and creating a better way for others. We explore their challenges, shedding light on the significance of openness in genetic origins and the importance...2024-03-0950 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastA Donor Conception MusicalAfter taking some time off for several positive life transitions in 2023, Jana returns to her podcast with a bang! To kick off season 4, she's chatting with the multi-talented Erin Maya – actress, producer, composer, and the brains behind The Complete Picture Musical, a groundbreaking show about donor conception. Together, they unpack the birth of this musical gem and explore the complexities of donor conception, busting myths and shedding light on what it's really like. Trust is a big theme here, especially when it comes to the bond between parents and donor-conceived kids. Erin shares her own jo...2024-02-191h 00

InseminationEpisode 6: Counseling Recipient ParentsIf you are a recipient parent or are thinking about using donor conception this episode is a MUST. Our guest on this episode is therapist and author Jana Rupnow whose specialty is counseling recipient parents. In this episode we dive into infertility trauma, how to tell your child they're donor-conceived, and when. We also hear about the TERRIFYING events Jana has witnessed while working for the Infertility Industry.2023-05-031h 21

Three Makes Baby PodcastOvercoming SecretsApril 27, 2023 is International Donor Conception Awareness Day. Link to IDCAD2023: https://donorconceptionawarenessday.com/ Link to educational courses for parents and CEUs for professionals CEUS: https://three-makes-baby-preparation-and-parenting.teachable.com/p/home Fertility challenges can cause intense feelings that make you want to withdraw and hide. It’s important to understand the difference between secrecy and privacy and how the shame of infertility may live on. Secrecy is when you actively withhold information from others, often out of fear or shame. This can be detrimental to your mental health and relationships as...2023-04-1110 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastAnonymous Egg Donor Wants to Be Known"Alot of times, donors are just viewed as genetic material." Melissa, an egg donor for two years, shares her experience with anonymous donation. Now that she has children she wonders what happened with her donations. She wonders if the kids are alright. She expresses her willingness to be open and connect with the recipient parents and children, while also respecting boundaries. If you'd like to learn more about how to prepare to connect, I've got some resources for you! Making Contact is a how-to guide to prepare for contact whether you are a donor, donor conceived person...2023-02-1443 min

The Egg Whisperer ShowThree Makes Baby: How to Parent Your Donor Conceived ChildOn the journey to growing a family, more and more people are choosing donor eggs or sperm as an option. As a community, it's time to further the conversation about how to embrace donor conception as an option because the fact is: every woman will run out of eggs at some point in her life, and it doesn't change the fact that she may still want to grow her family. I'm delighted to have author, and therapist, Jana Rupnow on the podcast this week to talk about donor conception. Find the full show notes on my website...2023-01-2019 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastRecipient Parent and Her ”Unknown” Sperm Donor MeetEver wondered what it would be like to meet the donor you used to conceive? A recipient parent, Romi, and her previously unknown sperm donor, meet and share their experience with Jana Rupnow on this episode of Three Makes Baby. 2022-12-0938 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastDave Berry: Re-making Identity after Discovering Hard Truths about your Biological Origins Dave Berry, featured on Good Morning America and the New York Times, bravely shares a difficult discovery about his biological origins. His biological father was his mom's fertility doctor, who used his sperm without her consent to conceive him. There are some even darker details in this episode, as well as moments of once in a lifetime happiness. If you think it's rare for biological siblings in different families to bump into each other, you may be shocked by the story he tells about his sisters. Dave's resiliency and compassion to help others is truly inspiring. He is speaking out...2022-05-2945 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastAlly’s Take on Neverending New Siblings In this episode of @threemakesbaby, she shares how her relationship with a growing number of half-siblings has evolved over time, including some of the joys and challenges. Ally shares what it's like to learn of new siblings and how she copes with not knowing how many more are out there. We also confront the idea that bumping into an unknown half-sibling is rare and discuss why limiting the number of families that use a single donor is important. I know you will enjoy her honest and thoughtful perspective as always! Parents, if you wonder how your donor conceived child may ex...2022-05-0851 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastLesbian and Donor Conceived, a New PerspectiveJana Rupnow talks to the woman behind @satricaldonorconception, a lesbian and donor conceived adult. We discussed one of her posts that caused a stir in the LGBTQ community and talk about some of the complex issues about family building using purchased donor gametes. She confronts the idea of a two parent household as being "revolutionary" and challenges new ways of looking at family building to within her community, especially to consider the needs of donor conceived people, like herself. 2022-04-2643 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastStacy’s Success Story I spoke with the founder of RISE Collaborative, @stacytaubman, about her late discovery of being donor conceived. She is in contact with her biological father, a prominent plastic surgeon, and writing a book about her experience. If you haven't told your child, adult or younger, if they are donor conceived, Stacy encourages it. (You could plan to do it on IDCAD, April 27, 2022) Listen to our conversation, episode 70 of @threemakesbabypodcast. 2022-04-1336 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastKiara Raised by Single Mom by ChoiceKiara shares her experienced being raised by a single mom and what it was like being told about her story from the beginning. She found her donor as an adult and has a relationship with siblings conceived using the same donor. She is open and willing to share her story with others. Connect with her on social media: @kiararaeschuh *I use the terminology the dc person wishes to use. 2022-03-2929 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastEmma, New Zealand native, embodies ”Curiosity, Perseverance and Happiness”Emma, New Zealand native, embodies her bio father's motto "Curiosity, Perseverance and Happiness" as she shares her story of being donor conceived and the reason for her advocacy work. 2022-03-2050 min

Donor Conception and SurrogacyDo you need to tell your child they are donor conceived?Jana M. Rupnow, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counsellor and consultant specializing in fertility and family building. Jana has helped hundreds of people facing the challenges of infertility as well as those preparing for third-party family building and adoption.Jana works independently in private practice in Dallas, Texas. She has built relationships with fertility doctors across the country to help their patients with the psychological challenges of donation conception prior to medical intervention. She works with couples, parents, donors, agencies, and endocrinologists across the nation in her Dallas offices and via video platform or phone. Jana...2022-02-1639 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastDan Experiences ”Unthought Known”Dan provides a male perspective of being donor conceived and experiencing infertility, touching on toxic masculinity that perpetuates reproductive secrets. Dan shares how being different felt like it was bad in his family and how his late discovery of his biological father helped him understand his truth.2022-02-0946 min

The Stork and IS5: E2 Jana Rupnow, Family Building TherapistIn todays episode I chat to licensed professional counselor and international consultant specializing in fertility and family building, Jana Rupnow. Jana M. Rupnow, MA, LPC, is best-selling author of the book, Three Makes Baby-How to Parent Your Donor-Conceived Child. She introduced the field to the “five common fears” that parents face as they contemplate having a non-biological child. Thousands of readers around the world have trusted the wisdom and guidance because she knows firsthand what it’s like to be in a non-biological family, as an adoptee and adoptive mom. Jana also faced infertility and has helped...2022-02-0936 min

Right to Know Weekly RoundupFeb 4 Weekly Round-UpRTK is now listed as a resource for Ancestry.com under unexpected matches - yea! We testified on SB 5348 in WA. Traci Portugal who is the product of doctor fertility fraud testified first. Jennifer Morris Gorgarten who is a Biostatistics professor at UW, a married lesbian mom who had her children through assisted reproduction with a donor and who has donated eggs - all known from birth, testified next. Licensed therapist Jana Rupnow, LPC who wrote “Three Makes Baby, How to Parent Donor-Conceived Children” added “some families are open with their children regarding their conception but do not unde...2022-02-0406 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastRebuilding Relationships Live Show 2022-02-0203 min

Three Makes Baby PodcastPeter, author of Uprooted, shares his personal storyUprooted offers a personal view of the consequences of secrecy in the practice of donor conception. A prominent CEO, Peter Boni, uncovers a family secret that both validates and disrupts his life. Combing his extensive research of the early practice of donor insemination with his own genetic discoveries, Boni reveals the questions, uncertainties and confusion he faced, as well as the exhilaration of connecting with genetic kin. Boni provides a detailed history of the practice of donor conception, walking us through the social, legal and religious climate that encouraged secrets in reproductive technology and stunted t...2022-01-2537 min

Right to Know Weekly RoundupJan 7 Weekly Round UpLegislative sessions start next week and we'll be busy. We highlight our MI legislation this week. The legislation creates a crime of Assisted Reproduction Fraud punishable with up to 5 years in jail and $50,000 for anyone who provides false information in the assisted reproduction process or uses gametes not expressly consented to by the patient. Doctors who use their own sperm would face an additional punishment of up to 15 years in jail and $100,000 fine and would lose their medical license if convicted. The bill also creates a civil cause of action for false representation in assisted reproduction with standing for...2022-01-0704 min

NPE StoriesPenny's StoryPenny was a really big secret in a really repressed family. NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like. How they found out they were an NPE. And what their journey has been like since the day they found out.Welcome to Episode 111 where today I am speaking with Penny.Mentioned Right to Know Community and Connection event on Jan 9th 12pm PST.Host licensed therapist Jana Rupnow LPC, guiding a discussion of rebuilding trust after betrayal.Email RSVP@RightToKnow.us for...2022-01-051h 15